This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, November 12, 2026 (14 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
T _ _ _
First and last letters
T _ _ A
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TARA as a word: An Irish place name, associated with the Hill of Tara, seat of ancient Irish kings; A female given name transferred from the place name, of 20th century and later usage.
TARA has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since May 8, 2026.
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